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Elbaite Tourmaline from Gillette Quarry, Haddam Neck, Middlesex County, Connecticut

 
Elbaite Tourmaline from Gillette Quarry, Haddam Neck, Middlesex County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 32300
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline
Locality:Gillette Quarry, Haddam Neck, Middlesex County, Connecticut
Description:Single crystal of translucent green elbaite tourmaline with flat termination. The color varies from medium green to nearly black at the termination zone. For more information see: The Gillette Quarry, Haddam Neck, Connecticut in M.R. 1-2/1992.
Overall Size:17x8x7 mm
Crystals:17 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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